19k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1910s Portuguese Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Portuguese Retro Charm Bracelets
Gold
20th Century Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Jade, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables
Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
Antique Late 17th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
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19k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19k Gold?
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is 19K gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 19 karat gold is real gold and is made of 19 parts gold and five parts other metals. 19 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 19 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.